Contracture Development Leading to Impaired Physical Mobility Can Occur After

question 15

Multiple Choice

Contracture development leading to impaired physical mobility can occur after a major burn injury.Splints are applied to prevent or correct contractures.Priority nursing interventions concerning this therapy include which action?

• A) Daily assessment for proper fit and effectiveness
• B) Removal of splints during showers and dressing changes
• C) Allowing for frequent breaks from splint use
• D) Passive and active range of motion may be used instead of splints

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Definitions:

Apical Ectodermal Ridges

Raised areas of ectodermal cells at the tips of developing limbs in embryos, crucial for the regulation of limb formation.

Somitomeres

The early divisions of mesodermal tissue in the developing embryo that eventually form somites, contributing to the vertebral column, rib cage, and skeletal muscles.

Coelom

A fluid-filled body cavity found in most multicellular animals, situated between the intestinal canal and the body wall.

Coelomic Cavity

The Coelomic Cavity is a fluid-filled body cavity within organisms that is lined by a tissue derived from mesoderm, providing space for the internal organs and allowing them to move independently.